Sr. Land Negotiator

Full time

Sr. Land Negotiator

United States of America, Texas, Houston 1 day ago

Job category

Finance

Experience level

Senior

Relocation available

This role is not eligible for relocation

Job type

Professionals

Travel required

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Job code

RQ104230

Job Description

The Sr Land Negotiator will be responsible for integration with various functions within Gulf of America and management of external relationships in support of the region’s aims and ambitions with a primary focus on supporting GoA production assets. This will be done by negotiating material deals in line with business priorities, and providing strategic and contractual guidance to multi-discipline teams on commercial and counterparty issues. The Land Negotiator will also be the subject matter expert for all joint venture agreements.

Key Accountabilities

Partner with business teams on negotiations, structuring of new agreements and interpreting existing agreements to maximize BP’s value and mitigate risk

Supports delivery of development plans by deeply understanding agreements critical to the success of the asset and cultivation of co-owner relationships

Resolve commercial and contractual issues on bp operated and non-operated assets while effectively managing counterparty relationships

Interface and manage relationships with various internal partners including finance, legal, tax, regulatory and technical functions

Provides critical support to asset teams regarding agreement interpretation and application of Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) regulations

Essential Education

Degree in Business, Engineering, Energy Management, Petroleum Land Management, JD, or related degree required

Essential Experience

Minimum of 10 years land/commercial negotiation experience, deepwater Gulf of America strongly preferred

AAPL member required; RL, RPL or CPL preferred

Knowledge of common offshore agreements including but not limited to leases, Joint Operating Agreements, Participation Agreements, Purchase and Sale agreements, Production Handling Agreements required

Proven, effective communicator with ability to influence and build alignment with multi-disciplinary teams

Familiarity with economic processes and strong analytical abilities to understand and evaluate complex issues

Manage multiple priorities with a strong track record of delivery

Desirable Criteria

Familiarity with deepwater Gulf of America and Canada Business

Familiarity with BOEM and BSEE regulations

Why join bp

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

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Pay

bp offers competitive pay in line with industry standards, making us an employer of choice.

Discretionary bonus

We offer discretionary bonuses to reward strong company, business unit and individual performance, and recognition awards, including those related to long service to recognize commitment to the company.

Retirement & savings

We offer a range of discretionary retirement and savings plans to help provide you and your family with financial security.

Insurance benefits

To give you additional peace of mind, bp provides valuable insurance benefits in some countries. These are designed to provide financial assistance to employees and their families if employees become unwell or die in service.

Equity

Depending on your location and job level, there may be equity (stock and share) options you are eligible to join so you can be part of bp’s success.